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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,326.08, 312,328.71 and 122,959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,326.08, 312,328.71 and 122,959.40 is: 169,683.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,326.08 : 312,328.71 = 122,959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,326.08/312,328.71 = 122,959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,326.08x = 312,328.71 × 122,959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,326.08x = 38,403,750,784.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,403,750,784.37/226,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,683.28

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